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3 Election-Themed Cocktails (200 Calories or Less!)

It's Election Day Eve! Tomorrow, you might be a little election-weary, or maybe you'll be ready to celebrate. Either way, you might need a drink. Might I suggest you rock your vote with one of these election-y cocktails--each 200 calories or less?

The Lobbyist, the Capitol Hill, and the Scallywagger. Vote for your favorite now! (Just kidding.)

Do you plan on drinking on election night? It's obviously not a "must," but there sure are a lot of people who watch the votes come in with a cocktail in-hand. The New York Times Magazine had a funny vignette from Mario Batali, who says he starts the night off with dinner and wine, then takes shots of amaro with each report from a swing state, then switches over to espresso or grappa, depending on the results that come in from Ohio.

Anyway! These recipes come to you courtesy of Renaissance Hotels (where you can also order them to drink):

In a mixing glass, muddle the citrus wedges with maple syrup, then add Pama and whiskey. Shake with ice and pour (do not strain) into a wine glass (or rocks glass). Garnish with orange and lemon slices on the rim.